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Inspector Panel

The Inspector panel displays and edits the properties of whatever is currently selected — a clip on the timeline, a screen output, or a cue.

Inspector panel

Opening the Inspector

The Inspector is always visible on the right side of the Main Editor. Click any item in the composition canvas or timeline to populate it.

Sections

Media Properties (clip selected)

PropertyDescription
NameDisplay name of the clip
SourceFile path or live-input reference
Start / EndIn and out points within the source file
LoopOnce, Loop, ∞ Infinite
VolumeAudio gain (dB), per-clip
In TransitionCrossfade, cut, wipe — with duration
Out TransitionSame options as In Transition
EffectsList of applied GPU effects with per-effect parameters

Layer Properties (layer selected)

PropertyDescription
PositionX, Y offset on screen (pixels or %)
SizeWidth and Height
Opacity0–100 %
Blend modeNormal, Add, Multiply, Screen, etc.
Z-orderStacking order buttons (bring to front / send to back)

Screen Properties (screen tab selected)

PropertyDescription
OutputPhysical display assignment
ResolutionWidth × Height
Refresh rateTarget FPS
Background colourColour shown when no media is playing

Collapsible Sections

Each property group has a ▸ toggle. Collapse sections you don't need to keep the panel tidy.

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